"It was flattering, because I didn't have a clue that all those teams were interested in me, not at this point in my career," McDyess said.

Those teams and others undoubtedly will be interested in signing the veteran big man this summer.

McDyess remains focused on helping Detroit get into the playoffs, which is becoming a much tougher challenge than he or his teammates thought.

If the right changes are made with Detroit's roster this summer, McDyess said he would consider signing a deal that would allow him to finish his playing career with the Pistons.

"I just have to see how everything is going to go in the summer with this team, and kind of go from there," McDyess said. "But like I said, it's flattering that there are some teams that still think I can help them win. I definitely feel I have some options."

Hornets notes
• Detroit has won seven of the last nine matchups with New Orleans. The most recent loss during that stretch came earlier this season when New Orleans defeated Detroit, 91-85, at The Palace.

• Former Michigan State and Flint native Mo Peterson is averaging 5.4 points and 2.1 rebounds off the bench this season for the Hornets.

• Pistons assistant coach Darrell Walker served in a similar capacity for the Hornets from 2004-2008.